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To Estimate: The diameter of the moon.
Answer to Problem 45GP
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Distance of moon from the earth,
Estimated diameter of the pencil,
Estimated distance of pencil from the eye,
Formula used:
The condition of similarity of two triangles:
Calculation:
Triangle OAB and OCE are similar triangle, therefore:
The diameter of the moon:
Conclusion:
Hence,estimated diameter of the moon:
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